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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 411.40, 617.41 and 216.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 411.40, 617.41 and 216.44 is: 324.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    411.40 : 617.41 = 216.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    411.40/617.41 = 216.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    411.40x = 617.41 × 216.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    411.40x = 133,632.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 133,632.22/411.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 324.82

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